Suzuki unveils faster and lighter 2012 GSX-R1000
Suzuki Motor pulled the wraps off their new GSX-R1000 which will be their flaghsip Superbike for 2012. Technical innovations were implemented on the GSX-R1000 that improves its chassis and performance.
The styling of the Suzuki GSX-R1000 remains the same but the revisions for this version makes it the best of its kind ever.
The designers and engineers trimmed off about 2 kilograms from the motorcycle’s weight and also incorporating Monoblock calipers from Brembo to improve the bike’s braking capability and an improved engine to give it a more aggressive mid-range power.
The technical highlights of the engine include the use of MotoGP derived techniques and analysis to check the elements and fatigue of the bike. This paved the way for the creation fo new pistons which are 11% lighter for better performance and acceleration. The engineers also shaved off 2.5g per tappet by using a finer material to build them which leads to more efficient valve lift . The compression ratio of the engine is at 12.9:1 from a 12.8:1.
Aside from the Monoblock calipers from Brembo, the 2012 GSX-R1000 also gets some enhancements for its chassis, like lighter axle and front tyre, to give it better maneuverability. The superbike is also now using a 4-2-1 exhaust system which is lighter than the setup of its older sibling. The new exhaust features a silencer made from lightweight material titanium.
The GSX-R1000 is a proven performer on the tracks as it barely missed the Superbike Championship in Britain by only 0.0006 seconds. It als holds the lap record for the Brands Hatch Superbike.
The 2012 GSX-R1000 is set to make its debut in Europe during the Eicma International Motorcycle Exhibition this November in Milan.
Fait, Chrysler announces the investment of $1.3 billion in the Turin plant for its Alfa Romeo
Fiat is the largest car owner of Italy and Chrysler which is the US subsidiary of it and owns a stake of 20% in it, has announced that there will be an investment 
as huge as $1.3 billion in order to make cars and sports cars. The first one to be rolled out is the Alfa Romeo Jeep. This will take place in Turin in Italy where Fiat has a large workshop.
This will enable a joint venture in the ability to bring on a production for cars and SUVs that have a market in the US but are manufactured elsewhere. The investment of $1.3 billion which has been chalked out for this is going to be divided equally amongst both the car manufacturers that is Fiat and Chrysler. The initial plan is to make about 280,000 cars. These cars are going to be sold locally in Italy, in the whole of Europe and the North American market as well.
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Honda unveils all electric EV-Neo scooter
The Chinese market will soon be able to try out the zero-emission motorbikes which Honda is trying to mass market. The ride will be the all electric scooter called EV-Neo which is expected to have a range of 30 kilometers in a single charge.
Honda aims to make the EV scooter which is about the same size as a 50cc motorbike appeal to consumers in Japan. The company will start leasing EV-neo in Japan by December of this year. According to insiders, Honda is not planning to release the scooter immediately in other countries but is seriously looking into the Chinese market which can translate to an EV scooter demand of around 17 million per year.
During a recent test ride with the press, Honda executives explained that their engineers are set to adjust the performance of the EV scooter to make it click on the market.
What is Cheaper: Bike Insurance or Car Insurance?
Like all vehicles motorcycles need insurance, and just like cars it is one of the major expenses of operating a motorcycle. Many people may wonder if it is cheaper to bike insurance or car insurance, in fact most people just assume that it is more expensive to insure a bike. The logic is that since you are more likely to get hurt riding a motorcycle the insurance must be higher. This actually isn’t true it is much cheaper to insure a bike. The reason for this is that the greatest expense to the insurance company is damage you do to other people not the damage you do to yourself. Since a bike can do less damage it is cheaper to insure.
The primary reason that bikes are cheaper to insure than cars is that the amount of damage that you can do on a bike is substantially less than the damage you can cause with a car. The biggest expense when buying insurance is the liability insurance, the coverage for damage you do to other people. If you cause an accident whether on a bike or in a car you can pretty much be assured of getting sued. The amount that you get sued for is going to be determined by the amount of damage that you caused. Since the damage a bike can cause is so much less the amount you get sued for will be less. Which means that the amount the insurance company has to pay will be less, which translates to lower premiums
It is also usually cheaper to get insurance that covers damage to your bike than it is to get insurance that covers damage to a car, although this isn’t always true. Since bikes are cheaper than cars in most cases, the cost of repairing damage to them is usually less. However this is offset by the fact that bikes are more likely to be damaged since they get into accidents more frequently. The result is that insurance to cover damage to your bike may or may not be cheaper than that for a car, there are a number of factors at play here. Obviously it all boils down to which insurer you choose too. In the UK, the choice is simple because they have specialized insurers like Carole Nash, but in the US – even the specialized insurers are spread all over the place, with huge differences in cover and rates.
See If You Don’t “Envy” GMs New Concepts
It appears that GM has found what they believe to be a winner in the EN-V platform.
Along with SAIC, GM’s China based partner, the company showed off three new concepts in the personal mobility category, all able to seat two people.
EN-V, by the bye, is an acronym. It stands for Electric Networked Vehicle. The three are named Xiao, which translates into Laugh; Maio, which translates into Magic; and Jiao, which translates into Pride. That is the one pictured here.
You might be thinking, as I did, that no one would ever have any use for such vehicles. But consider the crowded streets of Shanghai and other major cities in China. These might be just the thing.
Checking Into The 2011 BMW 535i!
When it comes to BMW, I am pretty much impressed with everything that this particular company has to offer – the only thing that I am disappointed in is the fact that I can not afford one of these awesome cars. Like the 2011 BMW 535i for example, this car was actually just priced at just under $60k and I have to say that while it might be worth it … it is almost not worth it either.
Personally, I think that the 2011 BMW 535i is one of the greatest cars out there, it comes with everything that you would expect and not expect from a car that is considered luxury and it truly is one of those cars that a lot of people do not really think about.
However … the price is definitely something that needs to change. Hopefully one day!
Honda Unleashes Its 3R-C Concept
When you think of Honda, you might not think of anything really snazzy or out there — but your views might well change now that you are getting a look at the Honda 3R-C concept.
Is it an automobile? Is it a motorbike? Is it something your kid can ride around the yard? Is it a new, futuristic means of transportation for your child’s favorite action figure?
It is actually a battery powered single seater, completely electric, which is set to be revealed at the upcoming motor show in Geneva.
One of the many personal mobility vehicles that will be unveiled, it definitely looks like something that the Jetson family promised us all a long, long time ago. The three wheeler has everything from a flexible cover to a safety shell, meant to decrease any threat of impacts from either side.
BMW S 1000 RR with studs — The perfect all-winter bike!
This bike right here is one that I did not expect I would ever see – to be perfectly honest, I always wondered if they would come up with a bike that was designed specifically for the wintertime and now … right here people, the 2010 BMW S 1000 RR is it. Not only is it an incredible bike on the inside, but take a look at those tires!
Those tires are what actually make this BMW bike move in the snow like lightning and even through some ice – it doesn’t matter! You will definitely not be wiping out on the snow with these beautiful and awesome looking tires.
So if you are a motorcycle guy and have been waiting for your chance – the BMW S 1000 RR bike is definitely your chance!
A Preview of Toyota’s New Concept
I have to admit, I sometimes find Toyota’s vehicles a little … mediocre. It’s not that I dislike them, not it all. It is just that, more often than not, I only like them — they do not really stand out as anything more than decent vehicles. There are always exceptions to that, however, and this is one of them.
“This” refers to Toyota’s new concept, the FT-CH, which was unveiled at the NAIAS for 2010. The potential future production boldly wore the badge of the Prius.
This particular concept is a four seater and it was both designed and created in Nice, France, which is where Toyota’s European based design center, called ED2, is located.
In general, the FT-CH is smaller than the Prius, not to mention the fact that it weighs less and is said to have even greater fuel efficiency.
A Look at the Electric Trabant
Ready for a mouthful? Okay, well, somewhere out there in the world, there is a company called Herpa Miniaturmodelle GmbH, and although it sounds sort of like a highly contagious disease or something, it is actually a car company that specializes in making full scale models. This is notable because at a fairly recent Frankfurt auto show — the IAA, actually — the company revealed the Trabant nT concept, which is totally electric.
This car is a modern take on a more classic car, although I have to say that, as far as the exterior goes, the only thing really modern I see is the rather boxy shape. That’s not a slight; I think the vehicle looks awesome. I am just saying that this so called modern take could be taken a bit deeper — but at the same time I am glad it is not.